Octopuses Detect Microbes with Suckers

Researchers have discovered that octopuses can use their suckers to sense harmful microbes on surfaces such as crab shells or their own eggs. This finding was highlighted in a science discussion on September 12, 2025, revealing new insights into cephalopod sensory capabilities. The ability allows octopuses to avoid contaminated food or protect their offspring effectively.

Twenty bird species understand each other's anti-cuckoo calls

04 ottobre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

Researchers have discovered that 20 different bird species can recognize and respond to each other's warning calls against cuckoos, a common brood parasite. This finding highlights a rare level of cross-species communication in the animal kingdom. The study, based on observations in Japan, was published on September 25, 2024.

Jane Goodall's work transformed perceptions of animal intelligence

03 ottobre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

Jane Goodall's groundbreaking observations of chimpanzees in Tanzania beginning in 1960 challenged long-held beliefs about human uniqueness. Her discoveries revealed that animals possess emotions, tool-making abilities, and complex social structures. At 90, Goodall continues to advocate for conservation and ethical treatment of wildlife.

Researchers discover quantum effects in bird navigation

A new study from the University of Oxford reveals that birds may use quantum entanglement to sense Earth's magnetic field for navigation. The findings, published in Nature, challenge classical explanations of avian migration. This breakthrough opens doors to understanding quantum processes in biology.